Products and toys for blind dogs

Here is our review of the top products, accessories and toys for blind dogs, as recommended by our community of blind dog owners.

These products help dogs with a range of vision impairments such as glaucoma, sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS), cataracts, diabetes and progressive retinal atrophy (SRA).

If you have other products or toys for blind dogs that you would like to recommend, please send us an email.

Water fountain

Recommended by:@wolf_go_slow

A drinking water fountain is highly recommended to ensure that your blind dog can always find his or her way back to their water bowl. The gentle noise of the fountain acts as a sound marker to help them navigate their surroundings.

When we first adopted Raj, we worried about him being able to find his food and water, so we got a water fountain as his water bowl, so he would be able to follow the noise until he got used to the layout. @Wolf_go_slow

Muffin's halo

There seems to be two schools of thought when it comes to using a blind dog halo to help them navigate the world around them:

They are great and protect your dog from injuring themselves.

They stop your dog learning to navigate their environment naturally.

The benefits of using a halo will depend entirely on your dogs personality, lifestyle and environment, as well as their journey to becoming blind. We think they’re a great option for blind dogs when exploring new surroundings.

Muffins Halo for blind dogs is a great product for a pet that has recently gone blind. It helps prevent them from bumping into things! Leo doesn't mind wearing it at all and it definitely stops him from injuring his head when he walks around the house.@blind_dog_chronicles

Don't buy them a bumper or halo: touch is one of the few senses they have left and they need to feel things to get information. If they have a big piece of wire or plastic around their body that's one more sense that has been robbed of them. @arlo.wonderpup

Slow feed bowl

Recommended by:@arlo.wonderpup

Slow feed bowls are designed for dogs who woof down their dinner too quickly. They are also the perfect blind dog accessory, turning meal time into great mental stimulation.

Slow feeder bowls double as a puzzle/mental stimulation game for blind dogs @arlo.wonderpup

A good collar or harness is critical to keeping your blind dog safe and heading in the right direction.

Not all blind dog collars are created equal. Ruffwear provide sturdy products for dogs and have been recommended by many other dog owners. This front lead harness has been recommended specifically for blind dogs as it offers much greater ability to lead your vision impaired dog than a regular collar.

We have had a great experience with a front lead harness as it helps us direct Arlo where to walk. @arlo.wonderpup

​This company is rock solid. We've always used their collars/leashes with our other dogs. @noodsterscootster

This is a must-have blind dog accessory. Many people find it important to communicate to others that they need to approach your vision impaired dog with caution so as not to startle them.

These harnesses are great for trips to the park or shops where there are higher chances of interactions with others.

Tracerz blind dog scent markers

Scent markers are a commonly used tool to help your blind dog navigate your house and yard using their sense of smell. These markers can help trace a path (such as from the back yard to the door) or to mark obstacles and reduce collisions.

Ocu-GLO supplements

This supplement is recommended by most optometrist to help slow the progression of glaucoma. It contains a number of different antioxidants that target the eyes and are normally recommended as a complimentary medication to other prescribed medications such as Dorzolimide drops.

Interviews with blind dog owners.

We have collated an online library of interviews with blind dog owners where they share their advice and tips for daily life.